Track Tension - Arctic Cat BEARCAT F5 Operator's Manual


NOTE: Removing/adding shim wash-
ers may be done by the snowmobile
owner if qualified to do so. If the owner
does not feel qualified, take the snow-
mobile to an authorized Arctic Cat
Snowmobile dealer for this service.
This service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.
Removing Drive Belt

NOTE: Changing a drive belt can
be done by the snowmobile owner if
qualified to do so. If the owner does
not feel qualified, take the snowmo-
bile to an authorized Arctic Cat
Snowmobile dealer for this service.
This service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.
1. Turn ignition key to the OFF position
and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Set the brake lever lock.
3. Open the left-side access panel; then
remove the belt guard.
4. Remove the cap screw, lock washer,
washer, and sheave adjuster from the
end of the driven clutch.

NOTE: Verify the shims and O-ring
are not removed from the adjuster.
5. Remove the lock washer and flat
washer from the cap screw and
reverse the sheave adjuster.
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6. Install the sheave adjuster and cap
screw into the driven clutch; then
tighten the cap screw until the mov-
able sheave opens far enough to
allow the belt to be removed.
7. Remove the drive belt from the driven
clutch first; then from the drive clutch.

NOTE: Before installing the drive
belt, use a suitable cleaning solvent
to thoroughly clean the sheaves.
Installing Drive Belt
 NOTE: If a new drive belt is being
installed, see Drive Belt Break-In
sub-section in the General Infor-
mation section.
1. Place the drive belt (so the part num-
ber can be read and the arrows are
facing the front of the snowmobile)
between the sheaves of the drive
clutch first; then between the
sheaves of the driven clutch.
2. Remove the sheave adjuster and install
it in its original position (beveled side
out); then install the cap screw, lock
washer, washer, and sheave adjuster
back into the driven clutch. Tighten the
cap screw to 32 ft-lb.
Do not apply Loctite to the driven
clutch cap screw or component dam-
age may occur.
3. Install the belt guard; then close the
left-side access panel.
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Never operate the snowmobile with-
out the belt guard/access panel
secured in place.
4. Release the brake lever lock.

Track Tension

Track tension is directly related to the
overall performance of the snowmobile. If
the track is too loose, it may slap against
the tunnel causing wear or it may "ratchet"
on the track drive sprockets. If extremely
loose, the idler wheels may climb over the
track lugs forcing the track against the tun-
nel causing the track to "lock."
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CAUTION
! WARNING